The transportation of about 4.5 billion tons of dry bulk cargo represents the biggest volume as compared to other types of cargo by ships worldwide annually. The goods can be categorized into three main cargo groups: container, liquid bulk cargo and dry or solid bulk cargo such as coal, iron ore, grains, sugar and fertilizers. Therefore, port traffic continues to expand, and the question of how to secure long-term sustainability of the port sector turns out to be a critical concern at global level. The aim of this study is to review the previous literature on green ports and to identify the indicators or determinants for the achievement of a green port status for dry bulk terminals. Research was done by using search engines such as Google scholar, ResearchGate, and Mendeley using the keywords “green port,” “sustainable port” and “green port indicator” to determine the relevant literature. Subsequently, a qualitative content analysis technique was used on the 15 identified articles in order to group various indicators or determinants into suitable categories.
Green Port Performance Indicators for Dry Bulk Terminals: A Review
Adv Struct Mater
2022-01-10
17 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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